INFORMATIVE NOTE

23 June 2021

Agreement to install over 50 charging points at dealers of the leading vehicle distributor group in

the Region of Murcia

Iberdrola and Grupo Huertas advance in their commitment to promoting electric mobility

  • Strengthening their partnership following the agreement reached two years ago to offer customers solutions for installing charging points when they purchase an electric vehicle

Iberdrola and Grupo Huertas have signed a new collaboration agreement to continue to promote sustainable mobility through the installation of over 50 electric vehicle charging points at dealers of the leading vehicle distributor group in the Region of Murcia.

The agreement covers the installation of charging infrastructure for both in-house use by the dealers themselves - in this case 7.4 kilowatt (kW) chargers - as well as for public use on the street with power ratings including semi-rapid (22 kW), rapid (50 kW), super rapid (150 kW) and ultra rapid (350 kW).

The initiative marks a strengthening of the commitment on the part of both companies for a more sustainable business model and an electric mobility partnership initiated in 2019 following theagreementthrough which they offer customers solutions for installing charging points when they purchase an electric vehicle.

Present at the signing of the accord were Francisco Vidal, Managing Director of Grupo Huertas, Itziar Pérez, Iberdrola's Head of Retail for the Region of Murcia, and Patricio Valverde, the company's institutional representative in the Autonomous Community.

According to Francisco Vidal this agreement "is another step forward in the technological revolution that we are experiencing within the Huertas Group and in the move towards a new type of mobility. It will enable us to continue to offer our customers the best possible service and contribute towards promoting the installation of charging points next to our dealerships which are

well-positioned to serve the major roads and motorways of the Region".

For his part, Itziar Pérez stressed that "this agreement confirms the need for continued collaboration between all the agents involved in sustainable mobility with the aim of making progress in establishing solutions for the electrification of transport, in order to respond to the

challenges of decarbonisation and to improving air quality in our towns and cities".

Users of the public charging points will be charging their batteries with 100% green energy from renewable sources, with guarantee of origin certificates (GoOs).

Also, the public charging points will be shown on the Iberdrola Public Charging App, the only one in Spain with verified information about all electric charging points, both Iberdrola's and those of other operators. The app enables drivers to locate charging stations, check the operational status in real time, book a charging point and pay using a mobile phone.

Electric mobility and green recovery

INFORMATIVE NOTE

23 June 2021

Iberdrola continues to push its stance on transport electrification as part of its strategy for a decarbonised economy, as a key factor in reducing emissions and pollution, as well as for a green recovery in the post-Covid world.

The company is implementing itssustainable mobility plan, with an investment of 150 million euros, through which it will intensify the roll-out of charging points for electric vehicles in the coming years. The initiative entails installing around 150,000 charging points in homes and at business premises, as well as on the public road network, in cities, and on the major motorways over the coming years. The commitment to deploy high-efficiency charging points will take the form of the installation of ultra-rapid (350 kW), super-rapid (150 kW) and rapid (50 kW) stations.

Iberdrola is aware of the need to boost electric mobility in Spain through coordinated, effective action involving the major players. In this regard, the company has already completed more than 50 infrastructure deployment agreements with administrations, institutions, companies, service stations, dealers and electric vehicle manufacturers.

It was the first Spanish company to sign up to The Climate Group's EV100 initiative, with the aim of accelerating the transition to electric vehicles, committing to electrify its entire fleet of vehiclesand facilitate charging for staff in its businesses in Spain and the UK by 2030.

About Iberdrola

Iberdrolais a leading global energy supplier -thethird-largest by market capitalisation in the world and the leader

in renewables- championing the energy transition towards a low-emissions economy. The group supplies energy to around 100 million people in dozens of countries and has renewable, grid and retail activities in Europe (Spain, the UK, Portugal, France, Germany, Italy and Greece), the US, Brazil, Mexico and Australia, while counting markets including Japan, Ireland, Sweden and Poland among its growth platforms.

With a workforce of more than 37,000 and assets of over €122.5 billion, it recorded turnover in excess of €33

billion and net profit slightly exceeding €3.6 billion in 2020. The company contributes to the maintenance of

400,000 jobs in its supply chain, with an annual procurement budget of €14 billion. A leader in the fight against

climate change, Iberdrola has committed more than €120bn over the last two decades to building a sustainable energy model based on sound environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles.

About Grupo Huertas

With 35 outlets and a human resource team totalling nearly 1,000, Grupo Huertas Automoción leads vehicle

distribution in the Region of Murcia and also has a presence in the provinces of Almería and Granada.

Founded 120 years ago, the company has remained throughout this time a benchmark in the regional automotive market thanks to its customer focus, investment in top-quality equipment and facilities, innovation and continuous staff training - all with the intention of ensuring service excellence.

Currently, Grupo Huertas Automoción is a large multi-brand network dedicated to the sale and repair of cars and industrial vehicles, with official dealer franchises representing some of the most prestigious brands: SEAT, Cupra, Volkswagen, Audi, smart, Mercedes-Benz, Fiat, Lancia, Alfa Romeo, Jeep, Abarth, Hyundai, Toyota, Lexus and Iveco.

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